CNSS-03-2113-G-MAN - Installation Manual For VDL 6000 PDF

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VDL 6000 Manual

Part I
Installation and Maintenance
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HARDWARE / SOFTWARE VERSIONS

This manual applies to the following versions of the VDL 6000 system.
Designation Hardware Software
VDL 6000 Transponder VDL 6000-10-xx SW 6000-10-1.x

VDL 6000 MKD VDL 6020-10-xx SW 6020-10-1.x
VDL 6000 Connection Unit VDL 6040-20-xx N/A
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Table of Contents
1 REGULATORY NOTICE.............................................................................................. 7
1.1 Applicable standards .......................................................................................... 7
2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................................................................................... 8
2.1 Manual Organization ........................................................................................... 8
2.2 Icons..................................................................................................................... 8
3 EQUIPMENT LIST ....................................................................................................... 9
4 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW..................................................................................... 10
5 INSTALLATION VDL 6000 SYSTEM ........................................................................ 11
5.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 11
5.2 Shipping Container ........................................................................................... 11
5.3 VHF Antenna Installation .................................................................................. 12
5.3.1 Location ....................................................................................................... 12
5.3.2 Cabling......................................................................................................... 13
5.4 GNSS Antenna Installation ............................................................................... 13
5.4.1 Location ....................................................................................................... 13
5.4.2 Cabling......................................................................................................... 14
5.5 Transponder installation .................................................................................. 14
5.5.1 Transponder Rear Panel Description ........................................................... 16
5.5.2 Antenna connection ..................................................................................... 17
5.5.3 Interface cables connection.......................................................................... 17
5.6 MKD installation ................................................................................................ 17
5.7 Minimum Keyboard and Display ...................................................................... 17
5.7.1 Mounting the MKD ....................................................................................... 17
5.7.2 Connection and Wiring................................................................................. 19
5.8 Connection Unit installation............................................................................. 19
5.8.1 Mounting the Connection Unit ...................................................................... 19
5.8.2 External Interface Legend. Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9. ..................... 22
5.9 General information about cable/wiring connections in Connection Unit ... 23
5.9.1 Connection of external equipment................................................................ 23
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5.10 Specific information about cable/wiring ......................................................... 24

5.10.1 Grounding the Connection Unit .................................................................... 24
5.10.2 Navigation sensors (sensors 1-3)................................................................. 24
5.10.3 External Display port .................................................................................... 28
5.10.4 Pilot / Auxiliary port ...................................................................................... 29
5.10.5 Long Range port .......................................................................................... 32
5.10.6 DGNSS Correction input .............................................................................. 34
5.10.7 Alarm Relay connection ............................................................................... 35
5.10.8 Power supply connection ............................................................................. 36
5.10.9 MKD Data connection .................................................................................. 37
5.10.10 MKD Power connection ............................................................................ 38
6 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 39
7 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................... 40
7.1 Built In Test functions....................................................................................... 40
7.2 External hardware problems ............................................................................ 41
7.2.1 Power supply failing ..................................................................................... 41
7.3 GNSS and VHF antenna cable connections.................................................... 43
7.3.1 GNSS and VHF antenna malfunction........................................................... 43
7.3.2 GNSS receiver failing................................................................................... 43
7.4 External data interface problems..................................................................... 44
7.4.1 Data input from main GPS/GNSS source .................................................... 44
7.4.2 Heading from vessel heading sensor ........................................................... 44
7.5 Interference with ship’s VHF radiotelephone.................................................. 44
7.6 Sensor status indications using TXT sentence formatter ............................. 45
A. APPENDIX - DRAWINGS .......................................................................................... 46
B. APPENDIX – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 50
C. APPENDIX – DIGITAL INTERFACE ......................................................................... 51
D. APPENDIX - TALKER AND LISTENER CHARACTERISTICS................................ 63
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Table of Figures
FIGURE 1 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................10
FIGURE 2 TRANSPONDER, CONNECTION UNIT AND MINIMUM KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY ...................11
FIGURE 3 TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION .............................................................................................15
FIGURE 4 REAR PANEL ........................................................................................................................16
FIGURE 5 INSTALL THE MKD HOLDER ................................................................................................18
FIGURE 6 INSTALLATION OF THE MKD ...............................................................................................19
FIGURE 7 INSTALLATION OF THE CONNECTION UNIT ..........................................................................20
FIGURE 8 EXTERNAL INTERFACES IN CONNECTION UNIT SENSOR AND POWER SUPPLY CABLING SIDE 20
FIGURE 9 EXTERNAL INTERFACES IN CONNECTION UNIT CONNECTIONS TO TRANSPONDER ................20
FIGURE 10 CONNECTION UNIT, TERMINAL ..........................................................................................21
FIGURE 11 DIP SWITCH .......................................................................................................................23
FIGURE 12 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR SENSOR 1-3 CONNECTION. ...................................................27
FIGURE 13 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR EXTERNAL DISPLAY CONNECTION .......................................28
FIGURE 14 PIN OUT, PILOT PLUG .........................................................................................................31
FIGURE 15 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR PILOT CONNECTION..............................................................32
FIGURE 16 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR LONG RANGE CONNECTION .................................................33
FIGURE 17 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR DGNSS CONNECTION..........................................................34
FIGURE 18 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR ALARM RELAY CONNECTION. ..............................................35
FIGURE 19 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION. .............................................36
FIGURE 20 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR MKD DATA CONNECTION. ..................................................37
FIGURE 21 PREPARATION OF CABLE FOR MKD POWER CONNECTION. ................................................38
FIGURE 22 FUSES ON THE CONNECTION UNIT .....................................................................................42
FIGURE 23 POWER SUPPLY IN CONNECTION UNIT ...............................................................................43
FIGURE 24 MKD MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS DRAWING .......................................................................47
FIGURE 25 TRANSPONDER MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS DRAWING.........................................................48
FIGURE 26 CONNECTION UNIT MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS DRAWING ..................................................49
FIGURE 27 GENERAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM OF THE TALKER .................................................................63
FIGURE 28 GENERAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM OF THE LISTENER ..............................................................63
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List of Tables
TABLE 1 VHF CABLE SELECTOR .........................................................................................................13
TABLE 2 GNSS CABLE SELECTOR .......................................................................................................14
TABLE 3 INTERFACE CABLE CONNECTION ...........................................................................................17
TABLE 4 EXTERNAL INTERFACE LEGEND ............................................................................................22
TABLE 5 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................24
TABLE 6 ROT SENSOR FALLBACK CONDITIONS ...................................................................................26
TABLE 7 SENSOR 1 CONNECTION .........................................................................................................27
TABLE 10 EXTERNAL DISPLAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................29
TABLE 11 PILOT CONNECTION.............................................................................................................32
TABLE 12 LONG RANGE CONNECTION.................................................................................................34
TABLE 13 LONG RANGE CONNECTION.................................................................................................35
TABLE 14 ALARM RELAY CONTACT RATINGS ......................................................................................35
TABLE 15 ALARM RELAY CONNECTION. .............................................................................................36
TABLE 16 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION..............................................................................................37
TABLE 17 MKD DATA CONNECTION...................................................................................................38
TABLE 18 MKD POWER CONNECTION.................................................................................................38
TABLE 19 INTEGRITY ALARM CONDITIONS SIGNALLED USING ALR SENTENCE FORMATTER ...............40
TABLE 20 SENSOR STATUS INDICATIONS SIGNALLED USING TXT SENTENCE FORMATTER...................45
TABLE 21 SENTENCE DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................62
TABLE 22 TALKER DRIVE CAPABILITY ................................................................................................63
TABLE 23 LISTENER LOAD...................................................................................................................64
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1 REGULATORY NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and comply to the standards for a class A shipborne equipment for the Universal Automatic
Identification System (AIS). It complies with recommendation ITU.R M.1371-1, IEC 61993-2, IEC 61162-2, IEC 60945.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by C.N.S. Systems AB may void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
The VDL 6000 system must be installed according

to this manual.
1.1 Applicable standards
ITU-R M.1371-1(2001) Technical characteristics for a universal shipborne automatic identification system using
time division multiple access in the VHF maritime mobile band
IEC 61993-2:2001 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems – Automatic
identification systems (AIS) – Part 2:
Class A shipborne equipment of the universal automatic identification system (AIS) –
Operational and performance requirements, methods of test and required test results
IEC 61162-1:2000 Maritime Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and Systems - Digital
Interfaces: Part 1 - Single Talker and Multiple Listeners.
IEC 61162-2:1998 Maritime Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and Systems - Digital
Interfaces: Part 2 - Single Talker and Multiple Listeners High Speed Transmission.
IEC 61108-1:1996 Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) - Part 1:

Global positioning system (GPS) - Receiver equipment - Performance standards, methods
of testing and required test result.
EN 60945:2002 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication equipment and systems – General

requirements methods of testing and required results
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2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

2.1 Manual Organization
This Installation and Maintenance Manual provides information required to install and maintain the VDL 6000 system. This
manual is divided into the following sections:
Section 1 Regulatory notice and a list of applicable standards.

Section 2 Provides instructions on how to most effectively utilize the information in this manual.
Section 3 List of deliverables
Section 4 Installation overview
Section 5 Provides information over the installation of the VDL 6000 system
Section 6 Provides information about the maintenance of the VDL 6000 system.
Section 7 Troubleshooting for VDL 6000 system
This manual is intended to be used together with the VDL 6000 Manual – Part II User’s Guide.
2.2 Icons
Throughout this manual, the following icons are used to highlight areas of special interest and importance.
Note Caution
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3 EQUIPMENT LIST
The following items are enclosed in the standard package:
No. Designation P/N Qty

1 VDL 6000 Transponder VDL 6000-10-XX 1
2 Minimum Keyboard and Display Unit (MKD) VDL 6020-10-XX 1
3 MKD holder 550151-10-10 1
4 Knobs for MKD 550164-10-10 2
5 Connection Unit VDL 6040-20-XX 1
6 Data Interface Cable 550134-10-10 1
7 Power Interface Cable 550139-10-10 1
8 MKD Interface Cable 550140-10-10 1
9 VDL 6000 Manual Part I - Installation and Maintenance CNSS-03-2113 1
10 VDL 6000 Manual Part II - User’s Guide CNSS-03-2114 1
The following items are optionally provided:
No. Designation Product Number Qty

11 VHF Antenna VDL 6010-40 1
12 GPS Antenna VDL 6010-50 1
13 Pilot plug VDL 6010-65 1
If some of the options are not ordered from C.N.S. Systems they must follow the requirements as stated in this manual.
Note the serial number on your equipment in the list below for quick reference.
VDL 6000 Transponder

. - -
VDL 6000 MKD
. - -
VDL 6000 Connection Unit
. - -
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4 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The VDL 6000 system includes an AIS class A Transponder, a separate MKD and a Connection Unit providing the physical
interfaces for external equipment and power supply.
An overview of a typical AIS installation is shown in the figure below.
VHF antenna

GNSS Configuration Port
antenna
Interface Cables
Connection Unit
MKD Power Supply
Sensor 1 External Display
Sensor 2
Pilot /AUX
Sensor 3
Long Range
Figure 1 Installation overview

The two interfaces, External Display and Pilot/Aux, provide the functionality required by the Presentation Interface (PI) of
an AIS class A system.
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5 INSTALLATION VDL 6000 SYSTEM
Figure 2 Transponder, Connection Unit and Minimum Keyboard and Display
5.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The VDL 6000 system is intended to be installed and maintained by qualified personnel only.
The VDL 6000 system is intended to be connected to a 24 V DC power source, which must be reliably grounded.
5.2 Shipping Container

The equipment is shipped in boxes and configured at the factory. The equipment is packaged so as to prevent damage in
transit.
The boxes should be left intact and sheltered until start of the installation.
If the shipping container shows signs of damage, the transportation company should be notified immediately. Extra care
and inspection of the contents is advised immediately upon receipt.
In the event that the equipment must be returned to the factory, preferably use the
original packing materials for return shipment.
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Recommended installation sequence

It is recommended that the installation is performed in the following order:
• Antenna installation
• Mounting of VDL 6000 Transponder
• Mounting of VDL 6000 Connection Unit
• Mounting of VDL 6000 MKD
• Connection of antenna cables and supplied interface cables
• Connection of external sensors and other equipment
• Connection of power supply to the VDL 6000 system
5.3 VHF Antenna Installation

A VHF antenna for mobile AIS purpose shall be used.
5.3.1 Location
Attention should be paid to the location and installation of different antennas in order to obtain the best possible efficiency.
Special attention should be paid to the installation of mandatory antennas like the AIS antennas.
Location of the mandatory AIS VHF antenna should be carefully considered. Digital communication is more sensitive than
analogue/voice communication to interference created by reflections in obstructions like masts and booms.
To minimise interference effects, the following guidelines apply:
• The AIS VHF antenna should have omnidirectional vertical polarisation.
• The AIS VHF antenna should be placed in an elevated position that is as free as possible with a minimum of 2
metres in horizontal direction from constructions made of conductive materials. The antenna should not be
installed close to any large vertical obstruction. The objective for the AIS VHF antenna is to see the horizon freely
through 360°.
• The AIS VHF antenna should be installed safely away from interfering high-power energy sources like radar and
other transmitting radio antennas, preferably at least 3 m away from and out of the transmitting beam.
• Ideally there should not be more than one antenna on the same level. The AIS VHF antenna should be mounted
directly above or below the ship’s primary VHF radiotelephone antenna, with no horizontal separation and with a
minimum of 2 m vertical separation. If it is located on the same level as other antennas, the distance apart should
be at least 10 m.
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5.3.2 Cabling
The cable should be kept as short as possible to minimise attenuation of the signal. Double screened coaxial cables equal or
better than RG214 is recommended.
The table below gives recommendation on cables that can be used for the VHF antenna connections. The cable attenuation
shall be kept as low as possible, a 3 dB loss is the same as a reduction of the input and output signal to a half.
Type Attenuation @ 150 MHz ∅ (mm)

(dB/100m)
RG 214 7 10.8
RG 217 5 13.8
RG 225 8 10.9
Table 1 VHF Cable selector

Ex A cable of 55 meter RG 217 has a cable attenuation of 2.75 dB
All outdoor installed connectors on the coaxial cables should be waterproof by design to protect against water penetration
into the antenna cable.
Coaxial cables should be installed in separate signal cable channels/tubes and at least 10 cm away from power supply
cables. Crossing of cables should be done at right angles (90°). Coaxial cables should not be exposed to sharp bends, which
may lead to change of the characteristic impedance of the cable. The minimum bend radius should be at least 5 times the
cable outside diameter.
5.4 GNSS Antenna Installation

A GNSS antenna for mobile AIS purpose shall be used with 5 VDC supply.
5.4.1 Location
The GNSS antenna should be installed where it has a clear view of the sky. The objective is to see the horizon freely
through 360° with a vertical observation of 5 to 90° above the horizon. Small diameter obstructions, such as masts and
booms, do not seriously degrade signal reception, but such objects should not eclipse more than a few degrees of any given
bearing.
Locate the antenna at least three meters away from and out of the transmitting beam of high-power transmitters (S-Band
Radar and/or Inmarsat systems). This includes the ship’s own AIS VHF antenna if it is designed and installed separately.
Note your antenna position in the table below. This information will be used for configuration of the system later, see VDL
6000 User’s Guide.
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5.4.2 Cabling
The total gain of the GPS antenna and the GPS antenna cable shall be 20-55 dB.
Calculation example:
The total gain shall not be lower than 20 dB. If using a GPS antenna with 32 dB there is (32-20) 12 dB left for the
attenuation in the cable. If for example using a cable with 50dB/100m attenuation the cable can be up to 24 metes long
 12dB 
 = 24m 
 50dB 100m .
The table below gives recommendation on cables that can be used for the GNSS antenna connections.
Type Attenuation @ ∅ (mm)

1.5 GHz (dB/m)
RG 400 0.6 4.95
RG 223 0.6 5.40
RG 214 0.35 10.8
RG 225 0.3 10.9
LMR400 0.16 10.3
Table 2 GNSS Cable selector

The coaxial cable between the antenna and the VDL 6000 transponder connector should be routed directly in order to
reduce electromagnetic interference effects. The cable should not be installed close to high-power lines, such as radar or
radio-transmitter lines or the AIS VHF antenna cable. A separation of one meter or more is recommended to avoid
degradation due to RF-coupling. Crossing of antenna cables should be done at 90° to minimise magnetic field coupling.
All outdoor installed connectors on the coaxial cables should be waterproof by design to protect against water penetration
into the antenna cable.
5.5 Transponder installation

When selecting a mounting location for the VDL 6000 Transponder, it should be installed in a protected environment
according to IEC 60945
Keep the following in mind:
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• For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufficient space at the sides and - rear of the unit and leave slack in
cables. Refer to outline drawing, see Appendix - Drawings page 46.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the unit is placed too close to it. Observe the following compass safe
distances to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass:
• Standard compass: 0,75 m
• Steering compass: 0,40 m
Mount the VDL 6000 Transponder on a flat surface with four M6 screws or pin bolts and nuts. For dimension of the VDL
6000 Transponder see Appendix - Drawings, page 46.
The maximum distance (length of cable) between the VDL 6000 Transponder and the VDL 6000 Connection Unit is 1,5
metres.
The illumination of the status LED’s on the VDL 6000 Transponder cannot be adjusted. The
VDL 6000 Transponder shall therefore not be mounted where low levels of ambient light is
required e.g. on the bridge. It is recommended that the unit is mounted in a separate equipment
room or in a closed console.
Figure 3 Transponder installation
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5.5.1 Transponder Rear Panel Description

Prior to installation you should familiarize yourself with the rear panel, as shown in Figure 4 Rear Panel.
Figure 4 Rear Panel

5.5.1.1 GNSS Connection (J6)
The VDL 6000 has a TNC female, interface for connection of the GNSS antenna.
5.5.1.2 Data Link Interface (J2)
The VDL 6000 has a D-sub, 44-pole female for connection to the Connection Unit.
The transponder is delivered with an interface connection cable to connect the transponder connector J2 with the
Connection Unit, to which the ship’s sensors and other equipment then are connected.
5.5.1.3 VHF Antenna Interface (J3)
The transponder uses one common VHF antenna for both receiver and transmitter. The interface is a type N female.
5.5.1.4 Ground bolt (E1)
The ground bolt should be connected to the ship’s ground.
5.5.1.5 Power supply (P1)
The VDL 6000 has a D-sub male, 9-pole pin connection for power. The transponder is delivered with a pre-connected
interface cable to connect the transponder connector P1 with the connection Box, to which the ship’s power supply is then
connected.
5.5.1.6 VHF Switch (J4 and J5)
The VHF switch connects the transmitter and the receiver boards. If the switch is removed or broken the transponder has
none or poor receiver performance.
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5.5.2 Antenna connection

Connect the VDL 6000 Transponder to the VHF (J3) and GNSS (J6) antenna connectors.
5.5.3 Interface cables connection

Connect the cables according to Table 3 Interface cable connection.
Connect cable: From: To:

550139-10-10 P1 J1 (Connection Unit)
550134-10-10 J2 J2 (Connection Unit)
Table 3 Interface cable connection
5.6 MKD installation

cables. Refer to outline drawing, see Appendix - Drawings page 46
5.7 Minimum Keyboard and Display

The functionality of the Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) should be available at the position from which the ship is
normally operated.
5.7.1 Mounting the MKD

Mount the MKD with two M6 screws or pin bolt and nuts.
When choosing length of the bolts and nuts for the installation of the VDL 6000 MKD, make
sure that the VDL 6000 MKD can rotate freely.
For dimension of the MKD see Appendix - Drawings page 46. The maximum length of the cable between the MKD and
the Connection Unit is 20 metres.
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Figure 5 Install the MKD holder
The VDL 6000 MKD does not have an illuminated keyboard. Mount external illumination if
necessary.
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Figure 6 Installation of the MKD
5.7.2 Connection and Wiring

Connect the MKD to the Connection Unit with the delivered cable according to 5.10.9 and 5.10.10.
5.8 Connection Unit installation

5.8.1 Mounting the Connection Unit
cables. Refer to outline drawing, see Appendix - Drawings page 46
The Connection Unit should be mounted 1-1,4 metres from the Transponder (interface cables are 1,5 metres in length) on a
flat surface and be placed to facilitate connection to the VDL 6000 Transponder.
Dismount the Connection Unit Cover by removing the four M4 screws. Use four M6 screws (or pin bolt) as shown in
Figure 7 to mount the Connection Unit.
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Figure 7 Installation of the Connection Unit
B D F H J
A C E G I K
E1
E 2 inside unit
Figure 8 External interfaces in Connection Unit sensor and power supply cabling side
J1 J2
Figure 9 External interfaces in Connection Unit connections to Transponder
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Figure 10 Connection Unit, Terminal
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5.8.2 External Interface Legend. Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9.
Interface Designation Electrical Logical Interface Comments

Reference Interface
A Sensor 1 RS 485 IEC 61162-1 For navigation sensor input

configurable as -2
B Sensor 2 RS 485 IEC 61162-1 For navigation sensor input
configurable as -2
C Sensor 3 RS 485 IEC 61162-1 For navigation sensor input
configurable as -2
D External Display RS 485 IEC 61162-2 For connection of external
display
E Pilot Auxiliary RS 485 IEC 61162-2 For connection of pilot’s
display or auxiliary equipment
F Long Range RS 485 IEC 61162-2 For connection of Long Range
equipment
G DGNSS RS 232 RTCM-SC 104 Type 1 Input of Differential
or Type 9 Corrections
H Alarm Closed / Not Normally closed Alarm relay output connection
closed
I Power supply 24 V DC - Input to the VDL 6000 system
J Signal Interface from Supplied cable with P/N
Connection Unit to - - 550140-10-10
MKD
K Power Interface Supplied cable with P/N
Connector from 550140-10-10
- -
Connection Unit to
MKD
E1 Ground - - Chassis ground terminal
E2 Ground Shielding ground terminal for
- -
cable D, E and F
J2 Signal Interface Supplied cable with P/N
- -
Connection Unit to
Transponder
J1 Power Interface Supplied cable with P/N
- -
Connection Unit to
Transponder
Table 4 External Interface Legend
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5.9 General information about cable/wiring connections in

Connection Unit
The recommended cables can be replaced by other types of cables with similar performance and suitable outer diameter
fitting cable feed throughss in Connection Unit.
The main performance figure is testing voltage between conductors and between conductor and shield. The testing voltage
should be equal or higher than 1000V AC.
After mounting the cables in respective feed throughs be sure to secure and relief the cable by proper tightening of the cable
feed through nut.
The designation RX /TX on the Connection Unit refers to the receiver/transmitter part of the transponder.
5.9.1 Connection of external equipment

The AIS has interfaces (configurable as IEC 61162-1 or 61162-2) for position, heading and rate of turn (ROT) sensors. In
general, sensors installed in compliance with other carriage requirements of SOLAS Chapter V should be connected to the
1
AIS. The sensor information transmitted by AIS should be the same information being used for navigation of the ship.
Interfacing problems might occur if the existing sensors found on board do not have serial (IEC 61162) outputs.
By using the DIP switches it is possible to activate the optional 100 Ohm's termination resistances on each receiver part of
the port. The use of the optional termination resistances is dependent on the specific application, i.e. where signal rise time
and distortions due to reflections are an issue (see Ref. [ITU-T V.11]).
Figure 11 DIP switch
1
Installation of the AIS does NOT establish a need to install additional sensors above carriage
requirements
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Table 5 below shows the connections in the DIP switch. Normally all switches are set to OFF
(according to Figure 11)
No Connection for
1 Sensor 1
2 Sensor 2
3 Sensor 3
4 External Display
5 Pilot auxiliary
6 Long Range
7 MKD
8 Not Connected
Table 5 DIP switch settings
5.10 Specific information about cable/wiring

Prepare each connection in accordance with the description below.
5.10.1 Grounding the Connection Unit

Legend in Connection Unit
Reference Figure 8: E1
Cable: Single wire of at least 2.5 mm2 area.
Using supplied crimp lug and a wire with min 2.5-mm2 area the Connection Unit should be connected to the ship’s ground
directly. The ground cable should be as short as possible.
The ground connection area of the ship shall be thoroughly cleaned before attached. The grounding point should be
protected against any connectivity degradation. Such protection can be protective paint.
5.10.2 Navigation sensors (sensors 1-3)
All three ports are functionally equivalent.
5.10.2.1 Position, COG and SOG

GNSS sensors normally have IEC 61162 outputs for position, COG and SOG suitable for directly interfacing the AIS.
However, it is important to note that:
- The Geodetic Datum of the position data transmitted by the sensor is WGS 84 and that an IEC 61162 DTM sentence is
configured.
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5.10.2.2 Heading
A compass providing heading information is a mandatory sensor input to the AIS.
A converter unit (e.g. stepper to NMEA) will be needed to connect AIS if the ship’s compass does not provide an IEC
61162 output.
5.10.2.3 Rate of turn
All ships may not carry a Rate-Of-Turn (ROT) Indicator according to resolution A.526(13).
However, if a rate-of-turn indicator is available and it includes an IEC 61162 interface, it should be connected to the AIS.
If ROT information is not available from a ROT indicator, the direction of turn may (optionally) be derived from heading
information through:
• the heading from a GYRO or THD and
• the rotation rate itself from a Rate of Turn-indicator.
If a Rate of Turn Indicator according to resolution A.526(13) is connected, the AIS should use this information to
broadcast both direction and value of turn on the VDL.
If valid ROT or HDG data is available from other external sources (Gyro, INS,...), the AIS should use this information to
broadcast the direction of turn on the VDL, if greater than 5° in 30 s (might also be implemented as 2.5° in 15 s by
configuration); the AIS may also derive ROT information from HDG internally for that purpose.
If no ROT information is available, the AIS should transmit default values indicating “not available”. ROT data should not
be derived from COG information.
If a ship is not required to carry Turn-Indicator or if external sensor fails, the AIS should react according to following
priorities:
ROT sensor fallback conditions, according to Table 6 below.
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Affected data in msg 1, 2, 3 ⇒
contents of ROT field

Priority
Position Sensor status

2
1. Rate of Turn Indicator in use 0..+ 126 = turning right at up to 708° per minute or higher;
0..- 126 = turning left at up to 708° per minute or higher
Values between 0 and 708°/min should be coded by
ROTAIS=4.733 SQRT(ROTsensor) degrees/min
where ROTsensor is the Rate of Turn as input by the external
Rate of Turn Indicator (TI).
Values of 709° per minute and above should be limited to 708°
per min.
3
2. other ROT source in use + 127 = turning right at more than 5o/30s (No TI available)
0 no turn
- 127 = turning Left at more than 5o/30s (No TI available)

3. no valid ROT information available -128 (80 hex) indicates no turn information available (default)
Table 6 ROT sensor fallback conditions
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: A, B and C
Recommended cable type or similar: LiCY (B) TP outer Φ 7,2 mm
Cable: Insulated two twisted pair 2 x 2 x 0.5 mm2 shielded
Cable feed through diameter in Connection Unit: Φ 6-12 mm
Each sensor shall have separate cables. Prepare the cables in accordance with Figure 12 below. (Approximately
measurements)
2 Rate of Turn Indicator according to resolution A.526(13); determined by talker ID

3 i.e. based on HDG information
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10
Figure 12 Preparation of cable for Sensor 1-3 connection.
Cable feed through Conductor pair number Signal name

A 1 SENS1 A
A 1 SENS1 B
A 2 SENS1 GND
A 2 SENS1 GND
Table 7 Sensor 1 connection

B 1 SENS2 A
B 1 SENS2 B
B 2 SENS2 GND
B 2 SENS2 GND

C 1 SENS3 A
C 1 SENS3 B
C 2 SENS3 GND
C 2 SENS3 GND
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5.10.3 External Display port
This port is functionally equal to the Pilot Auxiliary port.
If there is navigational equipment, (such as ECDIS, radar or an integrated system available on board the ship), that is
capable of processing and displaying AIS information, the AIS Class A mobile system may be connected to that system via
the AIS Presentation Interface (PI). The PI (input/output) meets the requirements of IEC 61162-2.
Also an external BIIT alarm system may use the alarm messages output on the PI, provided that the system is AIS
compatible.
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: D
Recommended cable type or similar: LiDY-CY TP outer Φ 13,4 mm
Cable: Insulated four twisted pair 4 x 2 x0.5 mm2, each pair

shielded and a common shield around the four pairs.
Prepare the cable in accordance with

Figure 13 below. (Approximate measurements)
130
100
40
S h ie ld to E 2
30
10
C a b le # 1
C a b le # 2
C a b le # 3
C a b le # 4
S h ie ld s to te r m i n a l
Figure 13 Preparation of cable for External Display connection
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Cable feed Cable Conductor pair Signal name

through number number
D 1 1 EXTERNAL DISPLAY RX A
D 1 1 EXTERNAL DISPLAY RX B
D shield - Not connected
D 2 2 EXTERNAL DISPLAY RX GND
D 2 2 EXTERNAL DISPLAY RX GND
D shield - Not connected
D 3 1 EXTERNAL DISPLAY TX A
D 3 1 EXTERNAL DISPLAY TX B
D shield - EXTERNAL DISPLAY SHIELD
D 4 2 EXTERNAL DISPLAY TX GND
D 4 2 EXTERNAL DISPLAY TX GND
D shield - EXTERNAL DISPLAY SHIELD
D common - E2
shield
Table 10 External Display connection
5.10.4 Pilot / Auxiliary port
This port is functionally equal to the External Display port.
A pilot input/output port is part of an AIS Class A station. A plug connected to this port should be installed on the bridge
near the pilot’s operating position so that a pilot can connect a Personal Pilot Unit (PPU).
The pilot plug should be configured as follows:
• AMP/Receptacle (Square Flanged (-1) or Free-Hanging (-2)), Shell size 11, 9-pin,
Std. Sex 206486-1/2 or equivalent with the following terminations:
• TX A is connected to Pin 1
• TX B is connected to Pin 4
• RX A is connected to Pin 5
• RX B is connected to Pin 6
• Shield is connected to Pin 9
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Figure 14 Pin out, Pilot plug
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: E
Recommended cable type

or similar: LiDY-CY TP outer Φ 13,4 mm
Cable: Four twisted pair 4 x 2 x 0.5 mm2, each pair shielded and
a common shield around the four pairs.
Cable feed through diameter

in Connection Unit: Φ 13-18 mm
Prepare the cable in accordance with Figure 15 below. (Approximately measurements)
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130
100
40
S h ie ld to E 2
30
10
C a b le # 1
C a b le # 2
C a b le # 3
C a b le # 4
Figure 15 Preparation of cable for Pilot connection
Cable feed Cable number Conductor pair Signal name

through number
E 1 1 PILOT AUXILIARY RX A
E 1 1 PILOT AUXILIARY RX B
E shield - Not connected
E 2 2 PILOT AUXILIARY RX GND
E 2 2 PILOT AUXILIARY RX GND
E shield - Not connected
E 3 1 PILOT AUXILIARY TX A
E 3 1 PILOT AUXILIARY TX B
E shield - PILOT AUXILIARY SHIELD
E 4 2 PILOT AUXILIARY TX GND
E 4 2 PILOT AUXILIARY TX GND
E shield - PILOT AUXILIARY SHIELD
E common shield - E2
Table 11 Pilot connection.
5.10.5 Long Range port
This port is intended for connection to Long Range equipment only.
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The AIS long-range function needs a compatible long-range communication system (e.g. Inmarsat-C or MF/HF radio as
part of the GMDSS).
If this is available, a connection between that communication system and the VDL 6000 Transponder can be made. This
connection is needed to activate the LR function of AIS. Its input/output port should meet the requirement of IEC 61162-
2.
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: F
Recommended cable type or similar: LiDY-CY TP outer Φ 13,4 mm
Cable: Four twisted pair 4 x 2 x 0.5 mm2, each pair shielded and
a common shield around the four pairs.
Prepare the cable in accordance with

Figure 16 below. (Approximately measurements)
130
100
40
S h ie ld to E 2
30
10
C a b le # 1
C a b le # 2
C a b le # 3
C a b le # 4
Figure 16 Preparation of cable for Long Range connection

through number
F 1 1 LONG RANGE RX A
F 1 1 LONG RANGE RX B
F shield - Not connected
F 2 2 LONG RANGE RX GND
F 2 2 LONG RANGE RX GND
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through number
F shield - Not connected
F 3 1 LONG RANGE TX A
F 3 1 LONG RANGE TX B
F shield - LONG RANGE SHIELD
F 4 2 LONG RANGE TX GND
F 4 2 LONG RANGE TX GND
F shield - LONG RANGE SHIELD
F common shield - E2
Table 12 Long Range connection.
5.10.6 DGNSS Correction input

The built in GPS receiver is prepared for reception of DGPS corrections according to RTCM-SC-104 version 2.1, Type 1, 2
and 9. If this information is sent the GPS receiver corrects the position automatically.
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: G
Recommended cable type or similar: LiYY outer Φ 6 mm
Cable: Insulated twisted pair 2 x 0.5 mm2
30
10
Figure 17 Preparation of cable for DGNSS connection.
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G 1 DGNSS CORR RX
G 1 DGNSS CORR GND
Table 13 Long Range connection.
5.10.7 Alarm Relay connection

The VDL 6000 system includes alarm output (relay), which may be connected to an audible alarm device, or the ships alarm
system, if available.
Load Resistive load (cosφ = 1)

Rated load 0.5 A at 125 VAC; 1 A at 30 VDC
Rated carry current 1A
Max. switching voltage 125 VAC, 110 VDC
Max. switching current 1A
Max. switching power 62.5 VA, 33 W
Table 14 Alarm relay contact ratings
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: H
Cable: Insulated 2 strand 2 x 0,5 mm2
30
10
Figure 18 Preparation of cable for Alarm Relay connection.
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Cable feed Conductor number Signal name

through
H - ALARM NO
H 1 ALARM C
H 2 ALARM NC
Table 15 Alarm Relay connection.

In normal installations the NC is utilized.
The relay is activated when the BIIT generates an alarm or when VDL 6000 shuts down.
5.10.8 Power supply connection

The power supply for the VDL 6000 system shall be +24 V DC protected in both branches (+24 V and ground) by circuit
breaker, 5 Amps slow.
There is no ON/OFF switch on the VDL 6000. As soon as power is applied, the equipment will be
operational. This means that there can be up to 12.5W of RF power present at the antenna port. The
antenna port should be connected to the antenna before power is applied.
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: I
Cable: Insulated twisted pair 2 x 1.5 mm2
30
10
Figure 19 Preparation of cable for Power Supply connection.
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I 1 24VDC IN N-
I 1 24VDC IN P+
Table 16 Power Supply connection.
5.10.9 MKD Data connection

Cut the supplied cable in suitable length
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: J
Recommended cable type or similar: Supplied cable with P/N 550140-10-10
Cable: Insulated 3 twisted pair 3 x 2 x 0.25 mm2 shielded
40
30
10
C o n d u c to r p a ir # 1
C o n d u c t o r p a ir # 2
C o n d u c t o r p a ir # 3
S h ie ld to te r m in a l
Figure 20 Preparation of cable for MKD Data connection.
Cable feed Conductor pair MKD cable colour CU signal name

through number code
J 1 Grey MKD DATA TX A
J 1 Pink MKD DATA TX B
J 2 Yellow MKD DATA TX GND
J 2 Green MKD DATA RX GND
J 3 White MKD DATA RX A
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through number code
J 3 Brown MKD DATA RX B
J Common shield - MKD SH
Table 17 MKD Data connection.
5.10.10 MKD Power connection

This cable is part of the MKD Interface cable and should be cut to equal length.
Legend in Connection Unit reference Figure 8: K
Recommended cable type or similar: Supplied cable with P/N 550140-10-10
Cable: Insulated 2 twisted pair 2 x 2 x 0.25 mm2 shielded
Prepare the cable in accordance with Figure 21 below. (Approximate measurements)
40
30
10
Conductor pair # 1
Conductor pair # 2
Shield to terminal
Figure 21 Preparation of cable for MKD Power connection.
Cable feed Conductor pair Colour code Signal name

through number
K 1 White MKD POWER P+
K 1 Green MKD POWER N-
K 2 Brown MKD POWER P+
K 2 Yellow MKD POWER N-
K Common shield - MKD POWER SHIELD
Table 18 MKD Power connection.
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6 MAINTENANCE
The VDL 6000 system is a maintenance free system. If some part of the system fails the whole unit shall be replaced.
• Servicing of this product should be performed by trained personnel only.
• Do not disassemble this product. By opening or removing any covers you may expose yourself to hazardous
energy parts.
• Do not insert any objects of any shape or size inside this product while powered.
• Objects may contact hazardous energy parts that could result in a risk of fire or personal injury.
• Do not spill any liquids of any kind on or inside this product.
• To protect this product from overheating, always ensure that sufficient amount of space is provided above and
below this product.
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 Built In Test functions

The BIIT would generate the following alarms displayed on the MKD and output on the Presentation Interface.
Alarm condition threshold
Alarm condition not

Reaction of the system to the alarm
Alarm's description text
Text Identifier
condition threshold exceeded
Alarm ID or
exceeded
exceeded
AIS: Tx malfunction A V 001 Stop transmission

AIS: Antenna VSWR exceeds limit A V 002 Continue operation
AIS: Rx channel 1 malfunction A V 003 Stop transmission on affected channel
AIS: general failure A V 006 Stop transmission
1
AIS: MKD connection lost A V 008 continue operation with "DTE" set to "1"
AIS: external EPFS lost A V 025 continue operation (refer to table 4)
AIS: no sensor position in use A V 026 continue operation (refer to table 4, priority 6)
AIS: no valid SOG information A V 029 Continue operation using default data
AIS: no valid COG information A V 030 Continue operation using default data
2
AIS: Heading lost/invalid A V 032 Continue operation using default data
AIS: no valid ROT information A V 035 Continue operation using default data
Table 19 Integrity alarm conditions signalled using ALR sentence formatter
1 If applicable
2 When so configured
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There are a few alarm conditions generating the "General failure" alarm alone, but an ALR
sentence is also sent regularly in a non-alarm condition as an indication that everything is OK.
This is shown in a specific field as below:
$AIALR,000000,006,V,A,AIS: General failure*0D
The first field after "006" indicates the Alarm condition:
V = not active
A = alarm active
If the initialisation process fails, the alarm LED will turn red. Failure on the VDL 6000 system can be divided into two
categories:
• Hardware problems
• External interface problems
7.2 External hardware problems

External hardware problems can be divided into the following categories:
• Power supply failing
• GNSS and VHF antenna cable connections
• GNSS and VHF antenna malfunction
• GNSS receiver failing
7.2.1 Power supply failing

If the LED Power on the front of the VDL 6000 transponder does not light green, the unit does not receive power. First
check the fuse in the Connection Unit.
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Figure 22 Fuses on the Connection Unit

If the fuse is OK, check that external power has been connected to terminal screws according to Figure 23 below correctly
and that the supplied power is in accordance with 5.10.8 at page 36.
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Figure 23 Power supply in Connection Unit
7.3 GNSS and VHF antenna cable connections

Typical problems when no GNSS signal is received is that the GNSS antenna cable and/or connectors are damaged as well
as loose or that the cables are not properly connected. In order to check for antenna cable problems, ensure that the GNSS
antenna is disconnected. The Ohm reading between the centre and the shelf should be infinite if there is no short-circuit in
the cable. Make a short-circuit in the opposite end of the cable and measure the resistance. Now the reading should be
approximately 0 Ohm.
7.3.1 GNSS and VHF antenna malfunction

Disconnect the GNSS antenna cable at the rear side of the VDL 6000 transponder. Measure the resistance between the
centre pin and shield in the cable (with the antenna connected). The GNSS antenna does not have a defined resistance that
can be measured. Therefore, before measurements can be carried out, the antenna end of the cable needs to be short-
circuited. Measure between centre conductor and shield. Resistance should be close to 0 Ohm.
Disconnect the 24 V DC power supply before disconnecting the antenna connections.
7.3.2 GNSS receiver failing

Disconnect the antenna cable at the rear side of the VDL 6000 transponder. The voltage output on the GNSS antenna
connector should be approximately 4.8 – 5.0 V and indicates that the GNSS receiver supplies voltage to the antenna. If not,
this indicates problems with the GNSS receiver.
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7.4 External data interface problems

External data connections may be incorrect:
• Data input from main GNSS source
• Heading from vessel heading sensor
7.4.1 Data input from main GPS/GNSS source

Position data output from the VDL 6000 transponder is generated from the vessel main GPS/GNSS receiver and received
into the AIS unit using serial line communication. If data is missing into the VDL 6000 transponder, the following steps
should be taken in order to check for missing position data:
Check that cable connections are correctly terminated in the VDL 6000 transponder.
If properly connected, check the serial line communication (baud rate, parity, number of bytes transmitted, number of stop
bits) between transmitting (vessel GPS/GNSS receiver) and receiving (parameters to be checked from the MKD unit) end.
If OK, check that the position output format from the GPS/GNSS receiver is in accordance with the expected input
position format.
7.4.2 Heading from vessel heading sensor

Heading data is received from the vessel gyro or magnetic compass. If input data is missing, the following steps should be
taken in order to check for missing heading data:
• Check that cable connections are correctly terminated in the connection box.
• If correctly connected, check the serial line communication (baud rate, parity, number of bytes transmitted,
number of stop bits) between transmitting (vessel heading sensor) and receiving (parameters to be checked from
the MKD unit) end.
• If OK, check that the heading output format from the compass is in accordance with the expected input heading
format.
7.5 Interference with ship’s VHF radiotelephone

The VDL 6000 shipborne equipment, like any other shipborne transceiver operating in the VHF maritime band, may cause
interference to a ship’s VHF radiotelephone. Because AIS is a digital system, this interference may occur as a periodic (e.g.
every 20 s) soft clicking sound on a ship’s radiotelephone.
This affect may become more noticeable when the VHF radiotelephone antenna is located near the AIS VHF antenna and
when the radiotelephone is operating on channels near the AIS operating channels (e.g. channels 27, 28 and 86).
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7.6 Sensor status indications using TXT sentence formatter
Text Identifier
Text Message Reaction of the system
AIS: UTC clock lost 007 Continue operation using indirect or semaphore
synchronisation
AIS: external DGNSS in use 021 Continue operation
AIS: external GNSS in use 022 Continue operation
AIS: internal DGNSS in use (beacon) 023 Continue operation
AIS: internal DGNSS in use (message 17) 024 Continue operation
AIS: internal GNSS in use 025 Continue operation
AIS: external SOG/COG in use 027 Continue operation
AIS: internal SOG/COG in use 028 Continue operation
AIS: Heading valid 031 Continue operation
AIS: Rate of Turn Indicator in use 033 Continue operation
AIS: Other ROT source in use 034 Continue operation
AIS: Channel management parameters 036 Continue operation
changed
Table 20 Sensor status indications signalled using TXT sentence formatter
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A. Appendix - Drawings
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Figure 24 MKD mechanical dimensions drawing
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Figure 25 Transponder mechanical dimensions drawing
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Figure 26 Connection Unit mechanical dimensions drawing
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B. Appendix – Technical specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Transmitter
Frequency range: 156.025 MHz – 162.025 MHz
Output power: 33 and 41 dBm (2 and 12.5W)
Antenna port impedance: 50 ohm
Channel spacing: 12,5 kHz AIS and 25 kHz AIS/DSC
Receiver
Frequency range: 156.025 MHz – 162.025 MHz
Channel spacing: 12,5 kHz and 25 kHz
Sensitivity: -107 dBm AIS/DSC 25 kHz
- 98 dBm AIS 12.5 kHz
Modulation: AIS 25 kHz GMSK, AIS 12.5 kHz GFSK, DSC FSK
Data rate: AIS 9600 bits/sec, DSC 1200 bits/s
Interfaces
3 sensor input ports
3 input / output ports
1 alarm relay port
Regulatory Information
This transponder complies with IEC 61993-2, IEC 60945, ITU-R M.1371-1
Mechanical
Width x Height x Depth: 175 x 81 x 276 mm
Weight: 3,9 kg
VDL 6000 MKD

Mechanical
Width x Height x Depth: 120 x 175 x 45 mm (200 x 190 x 45 with stand and knobs)
Weight: 1,2 kg
VDL 6000 Connection Unit

Mechanical
Width x Height x Depth: 343 x 72 x 178 mm
Weight: 1,1 kg
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C. Appendix – Digital interface

Sentences supported on sensor ports.
DTM, GBS, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, OSD, RMC, ROT, VBW and VTG
Sentences supported on display ports
LRF, ABM, BBM, ACA, ACK, AIR, SSD, VSD, AIQ, ACS, VDM, VDO, ALR, TXT and ABK
Sentences supported on long range ports
LRI, LRF, LR1, LR2 and LR3
List of sentences
Message Header Message Field Used / Not Used Description

$--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc*hh<CR><LF> Datum reference
ccc Used Local datum code
WGS84=W84
WGS72=W72
SGS85=S85
PE90=P90
User defined=999
IHO datum code
a Not used Local datum subdivision code
x.x,a Not used Latitude offset (minutes)
x.x,a Not used Longitude offset (minutes)
x.x Not used Altitude offset (meters)
ccc Not used Reference datum code
WGS84=W84
WGS72=W72
SGS85=S85
PE90=P90
Note: Only “Local datum” supported. “Local datum” = “W84” sets the port in WGS-84 mode, other datum’s are not
supported.
$--GBS,hhmmss.ss,x.x,x.x,x.x,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> Global Satellite Fault Detection
hhmmss.ss Not used UTC time of GGA or GNS fix
associated with this sentence
x.x Used Expected error in Latitude
x.x Used Expected error in Longitude
x.x Not used Expected error in Altitude
xx Not used ID number of most likely failed
satellite
x.x Not Used Probability of missed detection of
most likely failed satellite
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x.x Not Used Estimate of bias in meters of
most likely failed satellite
x.x Not used Standard deviation of bias
estimate
Note: All fields parsed. “UTC time of the GGA or GNS fix” used to indicate RAIM in use.
$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a, x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx<CR><LF> Global Positioning System Fix
data
hhmmss.ss Used UTC of position
llll.ll,a Used Latitude
yyyyy.yy,a Used Longitude
x Used GPS quality factor
xx Not used Number of satellites in use
x.x Not used Horizontal dilution of precision
x.x,M Not used Altitude (meters)
x.x,M Not used Geoidal separation (meters)
x.x Not used Age of differential GPS data
xxxx Not used Differential reference station ID
Note: All fields parsed, 6 first fields used for external GPS position.
$--GLL,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh <CR><LF> Geographic Position –
Latitude/Longitude
hhmmss.ss Used UTC of position
A Used Status
a Used Mode
Note: All fields parsed and used for external GPS position
$--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x *hh<CR><LF> GNSS Fix Data
hhmmss.ss Not used UTC
c--c Used Mode indicator
xx Not used Number of satellites in use
x.x Not Used HDOP
x.x Not used Antenna altitude (meters)
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x.x Not used Geodial separation (meters)
x.x Not used Age of differential data
x.x Not used Diff reference station ID
Note: All fields parsed, 6 first fields used for external GPS position
$--HDT,x.x,T*hh<CR><LF> Heading True
x.x,T Used Heading, degrees true
Note: All fields parsed and used for external HDG
$--OSD,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF> Own Ship Data
x.x Used Heading, degrees True
A Used Heading status
x.x Used Vessel course, degrees True
a Used Course reference
x.x Used Vessel speed
a Used Speed reference
x.x Not used Vessel set, degrees True
x.x Not used Vessel drift (speed)
a Used Speed units, K/N/S
Note: All fields parsed and field 1 and 2 used for external HDG, field 3 and 4 used for external COG and field 5, 6
and 9 used for external SOG.
$-- RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x, xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF> Recommended Minimum Specific
GNSS Data
hhmmss.ss Used UTC (used to sync 1PPS time –
odd even second)
A Used Status
x.x Used Speed Over Ground
x.x Used Course Over Ground
xxxxxx Used Date ddmmyy
x.x,a Not used Magnetic variation (degrees)
A Used Mode indicator
Note: All fields parsed and field 1-6 and 12 used for external or manual position, field 7 used for external SOG
and field 8 used for external COG
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$--ROT,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF> Rate Of Turn
x.x Used Rate of turn
A Used Status
Note: All fields parsed and used for external ROT
$--VBW,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF> Dual Ground/Water Speed
x.x Not used Longitudinal water speed (knots)
x.x Not used Transverse water speed (knots)
A Not used Status, water speed
x.x Used Longitudinal ground speed
(knots)
x.x Used Transverse ground speed (knots)
A Used Status, ground speed
x.x Not used Stern transverse water speed
(knots)
A Not used Status stern water speed
x.x Not used Stern traverse ground speed
(knots)
A Not used Status stern ground speed
Note: All fields parsed and field 4 and 6 used for external SOG
$--VTG,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x;n,x.x,K,a*hh<CR><LF> Course over Ground and Ground
Speed
x.x,T Used Course over ground, degrees
True
x.x,M Not used Course over ground, degrees
Magnetic
x.x,N Used Speed over ground (knots)
x.x,K Used Speed over ground (km/hr)
a Used Mode indicator
Note: Fields 3,4,7 and 8 are ignored, field 1 and 2 used for external COG, and field 5 and 6 used for external
SOG
$--LRF,x,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,c--c,c--c *hh<CR><LF> Long Range Function
x Used Sequence number
xxxxxxxxx Used MMSI of requestor
c--c Used Name of requestor
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c--c Used Function request
c--c Used Function reply status
Note: All fields parsed and used for LR
!—ABM,x,x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x,xx,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> Addressed Binary and safety
related Message
x Used Total number of sentences
needed to transfer the message
x Used Sentence number
x Used Sequential Message identifier
xxxxxxxxx Used The MMSI of destination AIS unit
for the ITU-R M.1371 message
x Used AIS channel for broadcast of the
radio message
x.x Used ITU-R M.1371 message
s--s Used Encapsulated data
x Used Number of fill-bits
Note: All fields parsed and used to generate VDL message
!--BBM,x,x,x,x,x.x,s--s,x *hh<CR><LF> Broadcast Binary Message
x Total number of sentences
needed to transfer the message
x Sentence number
x Sequential message identifier
x AIS channel for broadcast of the
radio message
x.x ITU-R M.1371 message ID
s--s Encapsulated data
x Number of fill-bits
Note: All fields parsed and used to generate VDL message
$--ACA,x,llll.ll,a, yyyyy.yy, a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a, AIS Regional Channel
x,xxxx,x,xxxx,x,x,x,a,x,hhmmss.s—s *hh<CR><LF> Assignment Message
llll.ll,a Used Region Northeast corner latitude
N/S
yyyyy.yy,a Used Region Northeast corner
longitude E/W
llll.ll,a Used Region Southwest corner latitude
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N/S
yyyyy.yy,a Used Region Southwest corner
longitude E/W
x Used Transition Zone Size
xxxx Used Channel A
x Used Channel A bandwidth
xxxx Used Channel B
x Used Channel B bandwidth
x Used Tx/Rx mode
x Used Power lewel control
a Not used Information source
x Not used In-use Flag
hhmmss.ss Not used Time of “in-use” change
Note: All fields except 17,18 and 19 parsed and used to add region. For outgoing all fields are used. Field 16 only
supports the values 0, 1 and 2.
$--ACK,xxx*hh<CR><LF> Acknowledge alarm
xxx Used Local alarm number
Note: All fields parsed and used to acknowledge alarms
$--AIR,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x,x.x,x,xxxxxxxxx,x.x,x*hh<CR><LF> AIS Interrogation Request
xxxxxxxxx Used MMSI of interrogated station 1
x.x Used ITU-R M.1371 message
requested from station 1
x Not used Message sub-section (reserved
for future use)
x.x Used Number of second message from
station 1
for future use)
xxxxxxxxx Used MMSI of interrogated station 2
x.x Used Number of message requested
from station 2
for future use)
Note: All fields parsed. All fields except field 3,5 and 8 are used to generate VDL message.
$--SSD,c--c,c--c,xxx,xxx,xx,xx,c,aa*hh<CR><LF> Ship Static Data
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BL0004E
Issued by Date
c--c Used Ship’s Call sign
c--c Used Ship’s name
xxx Used Pos. ref., “A” distance from bow
xxx Used Pos. ref., “B” distance from stern
xx Used Pos. ref., “C” distance from port

beam
xx Used Pos. ref., “D” distance from

starboard beam
c Used DTE indicator flag
aa Used Source identifier
Note: All fields parsed and used to set ship static data.
$--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x *hh<CR><LF> Voyage Static data
x.x Type of ship and cargo category
x.x Maximum present static draught
x.x Persons on-board
c--c Destination
hhmmss.ss Est. UTC of destination arrival
xx Est. day of arrival at destination
xx Est. month of arrival at
destination
x.x Navigational status
x.x Regional application flags
Note: All fields parsed and used to set voyage static data
$--AIQ,<ccc>*hh<CR><LF>
ccc
Note: All fields parsed. Only ACA request is supported

$--ACS,x,xxxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>
x Sequence number, 0 to 9
xxxxxxxxx MMSI of originator
hhmmss.ss UTC at receipt of regional

operating settings
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Issued by Date

xx UTC day, 01-31
xx UTC month, 01-12
xxxx UTC year
Note:
$--VDM,x,x,x,a,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF>
needed to transfer the message,
1 to 9
x Sentence number, 1 to 9
x Sequential message identifier, 0

to 9
a AIS channel, “A” or “B”
s--s Encapsulated ITU-R M1371 radio

message
x Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
Note:
$--VDO,x,x,x,a,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF>
needed to transfer the message,
1 to 9
x Sentence number, 1 to 9
x Sequential message identifier, 0

to 9
a AIS Channel, “A” or “B”
s--s Encapsulated ITU-R M.1371

radio message
x Number of fill-bits, 0 to 5
Note:
$--ALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A,A,c--c,*hh<CR><LF>
hhmmss.ss Time of alarm condition change,
UTC
xxx Local alarm number (indentifier)
[identification number of alarm
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source]
A Alarm condition (A = threshold
exceeded, V = not exceeded)
A Alarm’s acknowledge state,
A= acknowledged
V= unacknowledged
c--c Alarm’s description text
Note: Supported alarm ID’s
ALR_TX_MALFUNCTION =1
ALR_VSWR_ANTENNA_EXCEEDS_LIMIT = 2
ALR_RX_CH_1_MALFUNCTION =3
ALR_GENERAL_FAILURE =6
ALR_MKD_CONNECTION_LOST =8
ALR_EXTERNAL_EPFS_LOST = 25
ALR_NO_SENSOR_POS_IN_USE = 26
ALR_NO_VALID_SOG_INFO = 29
ALR_NO_VALID_COG_INFO = 30
ALR_HDG_LOST_INVALID = 32
ALR_NO_VALID_ROT_INFO = 35
$--TXT,xx,xx,xx,c—c*hh<CR><LF>
xx Total number of messages, 01 to
99
xx Message number, 01 to 99
xx Text identifier
c--c Text message
Note: Supported text ID’s
TXT_UTC_CLOCK_LOST =7
TXT_EXTERNAL_DGNSS_IN_USE = 21
TXT_EXTERNAL_GNSS_IN_USE = 22
TXT_INTERNAL_DGNSS_IN_USE_BEACON = 23
TXT_INTERNAL_DGNSS_IN_USE_MSG_17 = 24
TXT_INTERNAL_GNSS_IN_USE = 25
TXT_EXTERNAL_SOG_COG_IN_USE = 27
TXT_INTERNAL_SOG_COG_IN_USE = 28
TXT_HDG_VALID = 31
TXT_ROT_IN_USE = 33
TXT_OTHER_ROT_IN_USE = 34
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Issued by Date

$--ABK,xxxxxxxxx,a,x.x,x,x*hh<CR><LF>
xxxxxxxxx MMSI of the addressed

destination AIS unit
a AIS channel of reception
x.x ITU-R M.1371 message ID
x Message Sequence Number
x Type of acknowledgement
Note:
$--LRI,x,a,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,llll.ll,a,
Long –Range Interrogation
yyyyy.yy,a,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a*hh<CR><LF>
a Used Control flag
xxxxxxxxx Used MMSI of “requestor”
xxxxxxxxx Used MMSI of “destination”
llll.ll,a Used Latitude – N/S (north-east co-
ordinate)
yyyyy.yy,a Used Longitude – E/W (north-east co-
ordinate)
llll.ll,a Used Latitude – N/S (south-west co-
ordinate)
yyyyy.yy,a Used Longitude – E/W (south-west co-
ordinate)
$--LRF,x,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,c--c,c--c*hh<CR><LF> Long Range Function
c--c Used Name of requestor
c--c Used Function request
c--c Used Function reply status
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Issued by Date

$--LR1,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,c--c,xxxxxxxxx*hh <CR><LF> Long-range Reply with
destination for function request
“A”
x Used Sequence Number
xxxxxxxxx Used MMSI of responder
c--c Used Ship’s name
c--c Used Call Sign
xxxxxxxxx Used IMO Number
Note: All fields parsed and used for LR. Outgoing
$--LR2,x,xxxxxxxxx,xxxxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a, Long-range Reply for function
yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,T,x.x,N*hh<CR><LF> requests “B, C, E and F”
xxxxxxxxx Used MMSI of responder
xxxxxxxx Used Date: ddmmyyyy
hhmmss.ss Used UTC time of position
llll.ll,a Used Latitude, N/S (position co-
ordinate, to 1 min)
yyyyy.yy,a Used Longitude, E/W (position co-
ordinate, to 1 min)
x.x,T Used Course over ground True, value
to nearest degree
x.x,N Used Speed over ground, value to 0,1
knot
$--LR3,x,xxxxxxxxx,c--c,xxxxxx,hhmmss.ss,x.x,cc,x.x,x.x, Long-range Reply for function
x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> requests “I, O, P, U and W”
xxxxxxxxx Used MMSI of “responder”
c--c Used Voyage destination
xxxxxx Used ETA Date: ddmmyy
hhmmss.ss Used ETA Time
x.x Used Draught
cc Used Ship/cargo
x.x Used Ship length
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BL0004E
Issued by Date

x.x Used Ship breadth
x.x Used Ship type
x.x Used Persons
Table 21 Sentence description
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BL0004E
Issued by Date
D. Appendix - TALKER and LISTENER characteristics

General circuit diagram of the TALKER
From internal power
Shields
Vcc
Pro A
From internal
electronics tect
ion B
C
ITU-T V.11
Opto-
isolator
Common (isol.)
Figure 27 General circuit diagram of the TALKER

General circuit diagram of the LISTENER
Shield (option)
Vcc Isolating power
(isol.) supply
RS-422 From internal
A’ power
Protect
ion B’
To internal
C’ electronics
Opto-
isolator
Common (isol.)
Figure 28 General circuit diagram of the LISTENER

Talker drive capability
Differential output voltage Max current

3V differential output 10mA
2V differential output 50mA
1.5V differential output 65mA
Table 22 Talker drive capability
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BL0004E
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Listener load
Vin = +10V, other input = GND 1.9mA

Vin = - 10V, other input = GND -1.2mA
Differential input voltage sensitivity 200mV
Table 23 Listener load
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HARDWARE / SOFTWARE VERSIONS

Designation Hardware Software

VDL 6000 Transponder VDL 6000-10-xx SW 6000-10-1.x

5.10 Specific information about cable/wiring ......................................................... 24

The VDL 6000 system must be installed according

1.1 Applicable standards

IEC 61108-1:1996 Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) - Part 1:

EN 60945:2002 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication equipment and systems – General

2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Section 1 Regulatory notice and a list of applicable standards.

No. Designation P/N Qty

The following items are optionally provided:

No. Designation Product Number Qty

VDL 6000 Transponder

VDL 6000 Transponder

MKD Power Supply

Sensor 1 External Display

Figure 1 Installation overview

5 INSTALLATION VDL 6000 SYSTEM

Figure 2 Transponder, Connection Unit and Minimum Keyboard and Display

5.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5.2 Shipping Container

Recommended installation sequence

5.3 VHF Antenna Installation

Type Attenuation @ 150 MHz ∅ (mm)

Table 1 VHF Cable selector

5.4 GNSS Antenna Installation

Type Attenuation @ ∅ (mm)

Table 2 GNSS Cable selector

5.5 Transponder installation

Figure 3 Transponder installation

5.5.1 Transponder Rear Panel Description

Figure 4 Rear Panel

5.5.2 Antenna connection

5.5.3 Interface cables connection

Connect cable: From: To:

Table 3 Interface cable connection

5.6 MKD installation

5.7 Minimum Keyboard and Display

5.7.1 Mounting the MKD

Figure 5 Install the MKD holder

Figure 6 Installation of the MKD

5.7.2 Connection and Wiring

5.8 Connection Unit installation

Figure 7 Installation of the Connection Unit

Figure 9 External interfaces in Connection Unit connections to Transponder

Figure 10 Connection Unit, Terminal

5.8.2 External Interface Legend. Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9.

Interface Designation Electrical Logical Interface Comments

A Sensor 1 RS 485 IEC 61162-1 For navigation sensor input

Table 4 External Interface Legend

5.9 General information about cable/wiring connections in

5.9.1 Connection of external equipment

Figure 11 DIP switch

Table 5 DIP switch settings

5.10 Specific information about cable/wiring

5.10.1 Grounding the Connection Unit

Cable: Single wire of at least 2.5 mm2 area.

5.10.2 Navigation sensors (sensors 1-3)

All three ports are functionally equivalent.

5.10.2.1 Position, COG and SOG